>>>>
YOUR JOURNEY STARTS IN POKHARA+977 9863418859
THINGS TO DO IN POKHARA

50 things to do in Pokhara

These are half-day and full-day experiences from Lakeside, in six groups: adventure, culture, food, nature, sunrise hikes, and days for families and groups. Tap any trip to see the full itinerary, what’s included and the price in US$ and NPR.

Fly, jump and paddle

Adventure

Pokhara is Nepal's adventure town. You can fly a tandem paraglider from Sarangkot, ride the zipline or bungee, raft the Upper Seti, kayak on Phewa, explore the caves or ride the valley trails on a mountain bike. Specialist operators run the flights, jumps and rapids. We plan the rest of the day around them.

Good forFirst-timersFriendsThrill-seekers

Experiences
10 day trips
Prices from
NPR 4,500 · US$ 29
Time
2–8 hours
Good to know
Flights and rafting depend on the weather. The operator confirms them on the day.
Half dayFirst Flight: Tandem ParaglidingFly over Phewa from Sarangkot with a pilot3–5 h · Operator checkFrom US$ 55 · NPR 8,500 pp
Half dayUpper Seti Rafting EscapeClass III–IV rapids · best Oct–Dec and Mar–May5–6 h · ActiveFrom US$ 49 · NPR 7,500 pp
Half dayBungee & Celebration LunchOne jump, then lunch to celebrate4–5 h · Operator checkFrom US$ 42 · NPR 6,500 pp
Half dayPokhara Zipline ExpressA steep ride down from Sarangkot3–4 h · Operator checkFrom US$ 49 · NPR 7,500 pp
SunrisePaddle & Breakfast PokharaMorning kayak on Phewa with an instructor3 h · ActiveFrom US$ 29 · NPR 4,500 pp
Full dayGuided Mountain Bike DayTrails matched to your riding6 h · Moderate–hardFrom US$ 52 · NPR 8,000 pp
Half dayPame Cycling & PicnicCycle the Pame valley, picnic lunch5 h · ModerateFrom US$ 36 · NPR 5,500 pp
Half dayPokhara Underground ExplorerMahendra Cave and Bat Cave5 h · ModerateFrom US$ 33 · NPR 5,000 pp
Full dayCanyoning Introduction DayA guided canyon descent with an operator6–8 h · ActivePrice on request
SunriseUltralight Mountain PanoramaA 15-minute scenic flight at dawn2–3 h · Operator checkPrice on request
Temples, museums and villages

Culture & heritage

Meet the Pokhara behind the lake. Visit the Bindhyabasini temple and the Old Bazaar, the Gurkha and Mountain museums, and the Shiva statue at Pumdikot. Spend a hosted day in a hill village, or walk the old town with a sketchbook or a phone camera.

Good forCurious mindsRainy daysPhotographers

Experiences
10 day trips
Prices from
NPR 3,500 · US$ 23
Time
3–7 hours
Good to know
Temples ask for modest clothes. Admission prices can depend on your nationality.
Half dayOld Pokhara Heritage & BitesBindhyabasini temple, Old Bazaar, snacks4 h · Easy–moderateFrom US$ 26 · NPR 4,000 pp
Full daySacred Pokhara: Temple, Lake & StupaTemple, island shrine and the Peace Pagoda7 h · ModerateFrom US$ 49 · NPR 7,500 pp
Half dayPumdikot & Peace Pagoda PanoramaThe Shiva statue and the World Peace Pagoda5 h · ModerateFrom US$ 36 · NPR 5,500 pp
Half dayWaterfall & Sacred Cave DiscoveryDevi's Fall and Gupteshwor Cave4 h · ModerateFrom US$ 29 · NPR 4,500 pp
Half dayThe Himalayan Mountaineering StoryInternational Mountain Museum, guided4 h · EasyFrom US$ 33 · NPR 5,000 pp
Half dayGurkha Heritage ExperienceThe Gurkha Memorial Museum4 h · Easy–moderateFrom US$ 29 · NPR 4,500 pp
Full dayPumdi–Bumdi Hosted Village DayVillage lanes and lunch with a local host7 h · ModerateFrom US$ 46 · NPR 7,000 pp
Half dayPeople & Cultures of Western NepalRegional museum, a walk and a set meal5 h · Easy–moderateFrom US$ 33 · NPR 5,000 pp
Half dayOld Bazaar Smartphone Photography WalkStreet photography with your phone3 h · Easy–moderateFrom US$ 23 · NPR 3,500 pp
Half daySketch Pokhara with a Local ArtistTwo lakeside drawings, beginners welcome4 h · EasyFrom US$ 36 · NPR 5,500 pp
Cook it, taste it

Food

Fold your own momos. Shop a local market and cook dal bhat. Taste your way around town on an evening food walk, or sit down to a farm-to-table lunch in Begnas, Kaskikot or Astam.

Good forFood loversCouplesRainy days

Experiences
7 day trips
Prices from
NPR 4,000 · US$ 26
Time
3–8 hours
Good to know
Tell us about allergies and diets when you enquire. Vegetarian cooking is easy to arrange.
Half dayMomo Masterclass & LunchFold, steam and eat your own momos3 h · EasyFrom US$ 36 · NPR 5,500 pp
Half dayMarket-to-Table Nepali CookingShop the market, cook and eat4–5 h · EasyFrom US$ 46 · NPR 7,000 pp
EveningTaste Pokhara: Guided Food WalkTastings around town with a food guide3–4 h · Easy–moderateFrom US$ 26 · NPR 4,000 pp
Full dayBegnas Lakeside Food JourneyLocal dishes by Begnas Lake6 h · EasyFrom US$ 39 · NPR 6,000 pp
Full dayKaskikot Heritage & Home KitchenHilltop heritage and a home cooking demo6 h · ModerateFrom US$ 46 · NPR 7,000 pp
Full dayAstam Farm-to-Table EscapeVillage paths, a farm host and lunch8 h · ModerateFrom US$ 52 · NPR 8,000 pp
Full dayRainy-Day Flavours & Mountain StoriesMountain Museum, then cook your lunch6 h · EasyFrom US$ 55 · NPR 8,500 pp
Lakes, birds and quiet places

Nature & lakes

See Phewa by boat and Begnas and Rupa at a slower pace. Go birding in the Astam woods and around Rupa Lake, follow the gorge and caves the Seti river carved, or take a wellness day with yoga, a boat ride and a spa.

Good forSlow travellersBirdersCouples

Experiences
8 day trips
Prices from
NPR 3,500 · US$ 23
Time
3–7 hours
Good to know
Wildlife sightings and views depend on the season and weather, so they cannot be guaranteed.
Half dayPhewa Lake & Island Temple EscapePrivate boat to the Tal Barahi island temple3 h · EasyFrom US$ 23 · NPR 3,500 pp
Full dayBegnas Slow-Living EscapeA calm day at the quieter lake6 h · Easy–moderateFrom US$ 42 · NPR 6,500 pp
Full dayHow Water Shaped PokharaSeti Gorge, Devi's Fall, Gupteshwor Cave6 h · ModerateFrom US$ 39 · NPR 6,000 pp
Half dayRupa Birdwatching SafariQuiet birding walks around Rupa Lake5 h · ModerateFrom US$ 49 · NPR 7,500 pp
Full dayAstam Woodland BirdingForest birding with a guide, village lunch6–7 h · ModerateFrom US$ 55 · NPR 8,500 pp
Half dayLakeside Photography WalkLight and reflections with a photo guide3 h · EasyFrom US$ 26 · NPR 4,000 pp
Full dayBegnas & Rupa Photography CircuitTwo lakes in one photo day7 h · ModerateFrom US$ 55 · NPR 8,500 pp
Full dayPokhara Wellness ResetYoga, a boat ride and a 60-minute spa6 h · GentleFrom US$ 59 · NPR 9,000 pp
The Himalaya at first light

Sunrise & hikes

Watch the sun rise on Annapurna and Machhapuchhre from Sarangkot or Kahun. Cross Phewa by boat and hike to the Peace Pagoda, or spend a day on the ridges and villages above the valley: Naudanda, Kaskikot, Dhampus and Australian Camp.

Good forWalkersEarly risersPhotographers

Experiences
8 day trips
Prices from
NPR 4,500 · US$ 29
Time
4–9 hours
Good to know
Mountain views need clear skies, and October to May mornings are usually the clearest.
SunriseSarangkot Sunrise & BreakfastHimalaya at first light, then breakfast4 h · Easy–moderateFrom US$ 29 · NPR 4,500 pp
Half dayBoat-to-Pagoda Hiking AdventureCross Phewa by boat, hike up to the stupa5 h · ModerateFrom US$ 39 · NPR 6,000 pp
SunriseKahun Sunrise & Village TeaA quieter sunrise hill and village lanes4 h · Easy–moderateFrom US$ 29 · NPR 4,500 pp
Full dayAustralian Camp Hiking EscapeA full day in the Annapurna foothills8–9 h · Moderate–hardFrom US$ 55 · NPR 8,500 pp
Full dayDhampus Village & Himalayan ViewsGurung village paths and mountain views7–8 h · ModerateFrom US$ 52 · NPR 8,000 pp
Half dayNaudanda Gentle Panorama WalkAn easy guided walk with mountain views5 h · Gentle–moderateFrom US$ 42 · NPR 6,500 pp
Full daySarangkot–Kaskikot Ridge WalkSeveral hours on a ridge above the valley8 h · Moderate–hardFrom US$ 49 · NPR 7,500 pp
Full dayThulakot Landscape Photography DayViewpoints with a photography guide7 h · ModerateFrom US$ 55 · NPR 8,500 pp
Kids, couples, friends and teams

Family & groups

These days are made for the people you travel with: a Phewa discovery for kids, a young naturalists' morning, sunset on the lake for two, a portrait session, a birthday by the lake, and days for teams and school groups.

Good forFamiliesCouplesGroups

Experiences
7 day trips
Prices from
NPR 2,500 · US$ 16
Time
2–7 hours
Good to know
Family prices cover two adults and two children aged 5–11.
Half dayPhewa Family DiscoveryA discovery walk, boat and island temple for kids4 h · GentleFrom US$ 78 · NPR 12,000 per family
Half dayYoung Naturalists of PokharaNature discovery for children with an educator4 h · GentleFrom US$ 78 · NPR 12,000 per family
EveningSunset on Phewa for TwoPrivate boat at golden hour, then dinner3 h · EasyFrom US$ 65 · NPR 10,000 per couple
Half dayPokhara Travel Portrait SessionTwo locations, 15 edited photos2–3 h · Easy–moderateFrom US$ 78 · NPR 12,000 per session
EveningPokhara Birthday by the LakeBoat, set meal and cake for your group5 h · EasyFrom US$ 195 · NPR 30,000 group of 6
Full dayTeam Connect: Pokhara Challenge DayGroup challenges with a facilitator7 h · TailoredFrom US$ 36 · NPR 5,500 pp · min 15
Full dayPokhara Student Discovery DayA supervised learning day for students7 h · SupervisedFrom US$ 16 · NPR 2,500 per student · min 25

Before you book

Start and finish

Every trip starts and ends in Pokhara. Where hotel transfers are included, they cover the Lakeside pickup area.

Prices

Prices are per person for two or more adults unless the trip says otherwise. US$ is shown at today’s Nepal Rastra Bank rate, approximately.

What’s included

Only the items listed on each trip. Accommodation, travel to Pokhara, insurance, tips and personal purchases are not included.

Weather

Views, wildlife and weather-dependent activities cannot be guaranteed. We confirm times and any route changes before you pay.

Can’t choose? Build your own Pokhara package in 2 minutesWho’s coming · What you love · Your plan with pricesBuild my package ✦